Tour Cleveland National Forest
Southern most of California's protected forest lands includes 430,000
acres of San Diego, Orange and Riverside. This watershed reserve of conifers and chapparel
is an abundant source of natural wildlife and outdoor recreational opportunities
such hiking, camping, fishing and sightseeing.
Lake Wolhford
Fishing Lake - Permit required / boat rentals available. Bass, crappie, trout, catfish and bluegill.
Tour Cleveland National Forest
Southern most of California's protected forest lands includes 430,000
acres of San Diego, Orange and Riverside. This watershed reserve of conifers and chapparel
is an abundant source of natural wildlife and outdoor recreational opportunities
such hiking, camping, fishing and sightseeing.
Rancho Monserate Country Club - Pala Mesa CA
Fallbrook CA, Club Weblink;
Retirement community nestled against the hills in San Luis Rey River Valley.
Quiet, serene, clean air, friendly neighbors, adobe chapel, historic adobe ranch house now serves as "19th" hole.
96 acres - 232 Mobile/Manufactured Country Club Homes - Best Year Round climate - clean air - Luxurious clubhouse and lovely private golf course.
Mission San Antonio de Pala
PO Box 70, Pala, CA 92059; (760) 742-3317;
Open: Tues-Sun;
Located 6 miles east of I-15 on SR-76. Museum, gift shop and wilderness gardens.
San Antonio de Pala was a sub-mission of Mission San Luis Rey de Francia.
Chapel built in 1816 in heart of small trading post for the Pala Indian Reservation.
The bell tower is striking in that it is detached from the building; unusual in the mission system.
Pala Band of Mission Indians
Tribe Website
The Cupans were one of the smallest native American tribes in Southern California. It is unlikely that they ever numbered more than 1000 in size.
They once occupied a territory 10 square miles in diameter in a mountainous region at the headwaters of the San Luis Rey River in the valley of San Jose de
Valle. Many of the Pala Indians trace their heritage back to Cupa. Before 1810, the Cupans had very little contact with outsiders --- Spanish or otherwise.
Bates Nut Farm - Valley Center CA
Features locally grown produce, nuts, fruits, candies and packaged delicacies.
Farm animals petting coral, arts and crafts fairs, pumpkin sales, and Christmas trees.

Pala Casino & Resort
11154 Highway 76, Pala, CA 92059; 760-510-5100;
Casino Weblink;
Casino with 2250 slot machines, 78 table games, eight restaurants, and live entertainment daily.
Look for major headliner acts performing at the 2,000 seat Pala Event Center. Other
facilities include resort spa and banquet halls.
Wilderness Gardens Preserve
14209 Highway 76, Pala, CA; 760-742-1631;
Open 8AM - 4PM : Thurs-Mon / Closed Tues-Wedz;
Hikers will enjoy a variety of plants and birds along the trail to the preserve's historic Sickler Mill site.
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Fallbrook California
- The Avocado Capital of the World is also a great resort destination.
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- Indian Gaming Resorts
Palomar Mountain
- This mountain top state park is a popular outdoor daytrip.
Rainbow California
- Scenic rural community
Bonsall
- Scenic rural community
DeLuz California
- Located in the remote northwest corner of North County
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Pala Accommodations:
More vacation resort lodging available in this area:
Fallbrook Country Inn
Fallbrook Rodeway Inn
La Estancia Comfort Inn
Pala Resort
Escondido Best Western
Escondido Rodeway Inn
Castle Creek Inn
Escondido Best Value Inn
Valley Center Rincon Resort
Tour Escondido California
This North County urban center is host to the Performing Arts Center and many local wilderness parks and resorts.
Also look for the major recreation and sports centers.